Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1963-08-01
- Born Place: Boulder, Colorado, USA
Also Known As:
John Caroll Lynch, John Lynch, Τζον Κάρολ Λιντς, Τζον Λιντς
John Carroll Lynch
John Carroll Lynch is a highly regarded American character actor and film director. Born on August 1, 1963, in Boulder, Colorado, he is known for his versatility in playing a wide range of roles, from friendly and unassuming to sinister and deeply troubled. His breakthrough role came in 1996 with the Coen brothers' film Fargo, where he played the mild-mannered husband of Frances McDormand's character.Lynch has had a prolific career in both film and television. His notable film credits include playing the real-life serial killer Arthur Leigh Allen in David Fincher's Zodiac, the barber in Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino, and one of the McDonald brothers in The Founder. He is also known for his television work, including a long-running role as Steve Carey, the cross-dressing brother of the title character in The Drew Carey Show, and for his terrifying portrayal of Twisty the Clown in several seasons of American Horror Story.In 2017, Lynch made his directorial debut with the film Lucky, starring the late Harry Dean Stanton in a critically acclaimed performance. He continues to work steadily in the industry, and he is credited with a role in the 2025 film "She Rides Shotgun."
